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The 1960s

The 1960s marked a pivotal era in American history as 70 million Baby Boomers transitioned into teenagers, igniting a desire for change that reshaped the cultural fabric of the nation. Rejecting the conservative values of the 1950s, this generation influenced education, laws, values, and entertainment. From the rise of skateboarding to iconic music and fashion trends, the decade saw the emergence of prominent figures like Elvis Presley and The Beatles. The counterculture movement, driven by "Hippies," promoted peace, love, and self-expression, fostering a lasting impact on society.

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The 1960s

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  1. The 1960s

  2. The Baby Boomers • 70 million post-war babies became teenagers • Movement away from the conservative fifties • Result: real change in the cultural fabric of American life.  • No longer content to be images of the generation ahead of them, WANTED CHANGE • Changes affected education, values, lifestyles, laws, and entertainment. 

  3. Youth Toys • Surfers wanting to stay in shape turned to Skateboarding • Barbie introduced in 1959, followed by G.I Joe • Trolls • “Slot Cars” – Toy cars

  4. Music • 1960, Elvis returned to the music and other 1950s artists • America, however, was ready for a change.  • More Rock specializing in rhythm and blues • The Supremes, Aretha Franklin, Jimi Hendrix, The Temptations • Bob Dylan helped bring about folk music revival • The Beach Boys appealed to high schoolers • The Beatles, from England, burst into US

  5. Fashion • 1960's began with crew cuts on men and bouffant hairstyles on women.  • Casual plaid/button down shirts on men, knee length dresses for women • Mid-decade: • miniskirts or hot pants, often worn with go-go boots • women's hair was either very short or long and lanky.  • Men's hair became longer and wider • Jeans became a staple in fashion

  6. The Art • Rise of Pop Art – bring art into the mainstream • Famous Artist – Andy Warhol

  7. The Counter Culture • A Rebellion from Conventionalism • Generally white middle class college youths • Known as “Hippies” • Goal: create a setting of “Peace, love, and harmony” • Sometimes called “age of Aquarius” • Eventual collapse – drug use/lack of organization, a couple of violent events

  8. Hippie chic • Long hair for men and women • Clothing became part of self-expression • Loose, “ethnic” styles • Hand made, embellished items • Sexual, colorful, nonconformist

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